# SwoleMate vs Caliber

The clearest difference is rating: Caliber at 4.8 against SwoleMate's 4.3. Caliber also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6K vs 3). SwoleMate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Caliber sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. SwoleMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Caliber holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caliber has 6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of SwoleMate's written reviews are positive against 78% of Caliber's.

SwoleMate ships an update every 3 months, Caliber fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwoleMate | Caliber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swolemate/id982943480/reviews) | **[4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caliber-strength-training/id1482405410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 30 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zephaniah Cohen](https://appshunter.io/developer/857339887) | [Caliber Fitness, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482405409) |

## What reviewers say

### SwoleMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swolemate/id982943480)

Generate a new workout daily with this fitness tool that helps you break through plateaus. Select muscle groups and exercise types to create complete, varied routines. Video demonstrations ensure proper exercise form.

**Highlights:** Daily workout generation, Customizable muscle groups and exercise types, Video demonstrations for exercises, Create custom exercises (premium), Workout library in your palm

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Caliber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caliber-strength-training/id1482405410)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers science-based strength training, including workout planning, tracking, and exercise tutorials. It supports individual training, group workouts, and offers optional upgrades for personalized plans, advanced features, and one-on-one coaching.

**Highlights:** Unlimited workout creation and tracking, 600+ exercise tutorials with videos, Workout groups for training with friends, Coach-designed training plans, Personalized progress tracking, 1-on-1 elite coaching options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Caliber Supporter (Monthly) | $3.00 | per month |
| Caliber Supporter (Monthly) | $5.00 | per month |
| Caliber Plus (Monthly) | $6.00 | per month |
| Caliber Plus (Monthly) | $6.00 | per month |
| Caliber Supporter (Monthly) | $7.00 | per month |
| Caliber Supporter (Monthly) | $9.00 | per month |
| Caliber Plus (Monthly) | $9.00 | per month |
| Caliber Plus (Monthly) | $12.00 | per month |
| Caliber Pro (Monthly) | $19.00 | per month |
| Caliber Pro (Monthly) | $19.00 | per month |
| Caliber Plus (Yearly) | $36.00 | per year |
| Caliber Pro (3 Months) | $49.00 | per 3 months |
| Caliber Pro (3 Months) | $49.00 | per 3 months |
| Caliber Plus (Yearly) | $54.00 | per year |
| Caliber Plus (Yearly) | $72.00 | per year |
| Caliber Plus (Yearly) | $72.00 | per year |
| Caliber Pro (Yearly) | $169.00 | per year |
| Caliber Pro (Yearly) | $169.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive workout tracking
- 💡 Customizable workouts
- 🔍 Detailed exercise instructions and videos
- 📊 Strength score and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited offline functionality
- 💰 Subscription model can be confusing
- 🔍 Inconsistent video quality and exercise explanations
- 🕰️ Frustrating user interface at times

**Reported bugs**

- Workout data loss when switching between online and offline mode
- Strength score not updating correctly in some cases
- Inability to log weight for certain exercises

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create and save custom exercises
- Integrate with more fitness tracking devices and apps
- Improve offline mode to allow full workout tracking
- Provide more flexibility in workout scheduling and planning
- Enhance strength score calculations and explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwoleMate free?

SwoleMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Caliber free?

Caliber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SwoleMate or Caliber?

Caliber is rated higher. SwoleMate averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Caliber averages 4.8 from 6K ratings.

### Do SwoleMate or Caliber have ads?

Neither SwoleMate nor Caliber shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SwoleMate or Caliber?

SwoleMate ships an update every 3 months, and Caliber fortnightly. Most recently, SwoleMate was updated on September 18, 2026 and Caliber on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*